<div dir="ltr">Contact Krystal Guillory at <a href="mailto:kguillory@lcb-ruston.com">kguillory@lcb-ruston.com</a> or 318-245-8955. Thanks so much!<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 4:09 PM, Barbara Mandelbaum <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:asmandel1@sbcglobal.net" target="_blank">asmandel1@sbcglobal.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div>Does anyone know who is in charge of distributing free braille books at the
convention? We usually send some boxes of books to give out but I don't know who
to contact about it this year. My group is Temple Beth El Braille Bindery
volunteers. We give out free books all the time so if anyone is interested
contact me. We have contracted and uncontracted books that we can
duplicate. We have about 1300 titles. <a href="mailto:asmandel1@sbcglobal.net" target="_blank">asmandel1@sbcglobal.net</a> </div>
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<div style="FONT:10pt arial"><b>To:</b> <a title="lpobc@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:lpobc@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">Louisiana Parents of Blind Children List</a>
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<div style="FONT:10pt arial"><b>Subject:</b> [Lpobc] Annual Convention of the
National Federation of the Blind in Orlando, FL July 1 - 6</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Hi Everyone,<br><br>The annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind will take place this year in Orlando, FL from July 1 -
6. Scholarships are available for first time convention attendees. Here is
information on how to apply.<br><br>Best wishes,<br>Carol<br><br>Carol
Castellano<br>Parents of Blind Children-NJ<br>Director of Programs<br>National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children<br>973-377-0976<br><a href="mailto:carol_castellano@verizon.net" target="_blank">carol_castellano@verizon.net</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blindchildren.org%2F&h=eAQHFypdR&enc=AZOb3m7hzoTh6EZWfcVJDwSHwslftncJSwJyw1MfpLtjRuBOeMokJV6bEXiqrWrWuk8huYAzfFALMH6O7UcKWEnQYC-GYB4rc2YvDcXIA6qEAJn3N0Eu6K70gKP7W0PSMQ6iFwKbBhArb1qIIT4qTYegO5wSc6QmA4Q0B7jPwe8jUw&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blindchildren.org</a> <br>
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<br><br>----------<br>The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund<br>by
Allen Harris<br><br>From the Editor: Allen Harris is the chairman of the
Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee and was one of the people who came up with the
idea of honoring our former president and longtime leader by establishing a
program to promote attendance at the national convention, where so much
inspiration and learning occur. Here is Allen's announcement about the 2014
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Program:<br><br>Have you always
wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done so because of the
lack of funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund invites you to
make an application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps this July you too can be
in the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and
learning opportunities at the largest and most important yearly convention of
blind people in the world.<br>The three biggest ticket items you need to cover
when attending an NFB national convention are the roundtrip transportation,
the hotel room for a week, and the food (which tends to be higher priced than
at home). We attempt to award additional funds to families, but, whether a
family or an individual is granted a scholarship, this fund can only help; it
won't pay all the costs. Last year most of the sixty grants were in the range
of $400 to $500 per individual.<br>We recommend that you find an NFB member as
your personal convention mentor, someone who has been to many national
conventions and is able to share money-saving tips with you and tips on
navigating the extensive agenda in the big hotel. Your mentor will help you
get the most out of the amazing experience that is convention week.<br><br>Who
is eligible?<br>Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet
attended an NFB national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to
apply.<br><br>How do I apply for funding assistance?<br>1. You write a letter
giving your contact information, and your local NFB information, your specific
amount requested, and then explain why this is a good investment for the NFB.
The points to cover are listed below.<br>2. You contact your state president
in person or by phone to request his or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure
to tell the president when to expect your request letter by email, and mention
the deadline.<br>3. You (or a friend) send your letter by email to your state
president. He or she must add a president's recommendation and then email both
letters directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund
Committee. Your president must forward the two letters no later than April 15,
2014.<br>Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:<br>.
Your full name, and all your telephone numbers and label themcell phone,
home, office, other person (if any).<br>. Your mailing address and, if you
have one, your email address.<br>. Your state affiliate and state president;
your chapter and chapter president, if you attend a chapter.<br>. Your
personal convention mentor and provide that person's phone number.<br>Your
specific request:<br>Explain how much money you need from this fund to make
this trip possible for you. We suggest you consult with other members to make
a rough budget for yourself.<br>The body of your letter should answer these
questions:<br>How do you currently participate in the Federation? Why do you
want to attend a national convention? What would you receive; what can you
share or give? You can include in your letter to the committee any special
circumstances you hope they will take into consideration.<br><br>When will I
be notified that I am a winner?<br>If you are chosen to receive this
scholarship, you will receive a letter with convention details which should
answer most of your questions. The committee makes every effort to notify
scholarship winners by May 15, but you must do several things before that to
be prepared to attend if you are chosen.<br>1. Make your own hotel
reservation. If something prevents you from attending, you can cancel the
reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for roommates of your own to reduce the
cost.)<br>2. Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet,
by May 31.<br>3. Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to
many conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.<br>4.
If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win a grant
this year.<br><br>How will I receive my convention scholarship?<br>At
convention you will be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the
amount of your award. The times and locations to pick up your card will be
listed in the letter we sent you. The committee is not able to provide funds
before the convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to assist
you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds if you win a scholarship and to
pay your treasury back after you receive your debit or credit
card.<br><br>What if I have more questions?<br>For additional information
email the chairman, Allen Harris, at <<a href="mailto:kjscholarships@nfb.org" target="_blank">kjscholarships@nfb.org</a>> or call
his Baltimore, Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, x2415.<br>Above all, please
use this opportunity to attend your first convention on the national level and
join several thousand active Federationists in the most important meeting of
the blind in the world. We hope to see you in Orlando.</div>
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